We’re back one day early for this week’s Top 3 Videos! The Top 3 Videos for the Week of Nov. 27, 2015. Happy Thanksgiving (if you are doing that sort of thing!) If not, then have a happy Friday!

First up today is a band from Seattle and they describe themselves as a “post-punk trio.” Here is a band called, “Wimps.” LIke it? Go “Like” their FB page! (https://www.facebook.com/thesewimps/?fref=ts)

#3) Wimps – Dump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwZ_TXL-aUg

Next up is a band named “Ringo Deathstarr.” Wikipedia says, “Ringo Deathstarr is an alternative rock band from Austin, Texas, which channels such diverse influences as Fugazi, The Cure, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, and The Velvet Underground.” “Fugazi, My Bloody Valentine, and The Velvet Underground?!” Say no more! Ringo Deathstarr are currently touring Europe and coming to Japan soon! Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ringodeathstarr/?fref=ts

#2) Ringo Deathstarr – So High https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWWS6mXAvgY

At #1 this week is one of Japan’s best bands and one of my very favorites! The Neatbeats! I call them the Japanese Beatles and that’s a massive compliment. On Monday, they begin a tour of Spain! Neatbeats into Europe and beyond!

#1) The NEATBEATS – Snakey Baby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1L3leqBg-8

And now this weeks special “Spotlight Artist” and our Freebie tune. Introducing a hot band from Palermo Italy named “Utveggi.” Utveggi’s Facebook page describes this 5-piece group as an “Alternative Rock” unit. I think this is hot! If you do too, go “Like” their FB page: )https://www.facebook.com/Utveggi)

Currently they are touring Japan and you can check them out on my radio show, “WTF?” (What the Funday?) this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 from 8 am ~ 11 am on InterFM 897. You can also check them out on www.radiko.jp.

Spotlight Artist: Utveggi – Il Trucco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_U0go5KvIk

Well, that’s it for today! See you next week!!!!! Have a great weekend! – Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers

Welcome back to the Top 3 Videos! The Top 3 Indies Artists’ videos guaranteed to blow your mind.

First up is a hilarious new artist turned onto us by alert reader and friend Mami Nagamachi. Thanks Mami san! Remember Beatallica, the band that blended Metallica and the Beatles? Well, these guys turn up the ridiculousness to 11 and will knock on your butt. McDonald’s nor Black Sabbath will never be the same.

#3) Mac Sabbath – Frying Pan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1wkfJY3AZM

Next up is a band introduced to us again by a local friend name Rin Ishioka who does great work for Slovenly Records here in Japan. I do not kid you when I tell you that Rin is one of the few remaining label promoters who actually make an effort to promote the labels music…. I wonder if the other labels even have any promoters or not? If they do, I never see them. Rin keeps sending me music and messages, and well, like this band, it’s hot! The band is from Athens, Greece and their name is Acid Baby Jesus. They are a heavy psychedelic rock’n’roll band and are coming to Japan next week. Check out their webpage: http://acidbabyjesus.com/

#2) Acid Baby Jesus – Vegetable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UPCIWrDO54

At #1 this week is Doll Skin. Doll Skin are an all-girl punk outfit from Phoenix, Arizona. Produced by David Ellefson – who did albums with Megadeath and Greg Hetson the ex-Bad religion members who who produced for the Circle Jerks.

#1) Doll Skin – Family of Strangers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFydW8CzlyU

Finally our freebie and it’s from Japan’s own Su Ko D Koi. Su Ko D Koi just released their 2nd EP a couple of days ago and they are a hot three piece girl’s punk unit. I love this band! Please go “Like” their FB page: http://on.fb.me/1Psmvcz

Su凸ko D凹koi (Su Ko D Koi)

Freebie: Su Ko D Koi – Boss! I’m quitting my part-time job at the restaurant! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iidnGJKJ-rQ

Well, that’s it for today! See you next week!!!!! Have a great weekend!

Time again for the Top 3 Indies Artist’s videos for the week of November 17, 2015.

First up is a band from Oakland and Los Angeles, California. Their Facebook page describes them as, “Bitch Pop” and “Sad Core.”

#3) Wax Idols – All Too Human https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0ILrLkd2w

Next up is a band introduced to me by Kona Cindy. I really have to give a nod here to Cindy (some of you read her name here almost every week)… I have been collecting music and been doing this silly music/radio business since 1978. I even used to be Rodney on the Roq’s Go-Fer in 1980 and 81. Over many years, I have traded music with many people and DJs around the world. Many, many have come and gone. There is one thing I can say and that is Cindy has been there (for a few decades actually!) and consistently she finds new and interesting and exciting stuff to play and sends it to me…. I am deeply thankful for her for doing that for me. I know there are a few other DJs around the world who think the exact same thing, too.

Thanks Cindy Kona, for all you do. I don’t know what I would do without you… But I do know that, without Kona Cindy, this Top 3 countdown would not be consistently good each and every week... (I am very happy with this Top 3 countdown and think it is one of the best and most exciting things on the entire internet to look forward to every week – I really do!)

On that note, next is a band introduced by Cindy Kona (duh!). The Turns are a psychedelic rock group from Los Angeles, California.

#2) The Turns – Taken Over　https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG3M_LfOwuo

Did someone mention Cindy Kona? Yep? She turns us onto this weeks #1 also! Honeyblood is a Scottish musical duo formed in Glasgow Scotland in 2012.

#1) Honeyblood – Killer Bangs　https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEz4_X7tshg

Finally today’s FREEBIE! It’s probably one of Japan’s most famous Punk Bands. They are called “Samurai Attack” or just “SA” for short. These guys have been around for years and are legendary! They are having a big show this weekend at Club Citta in Kawasaki (information below the video)

FREEBIE: Samurai Attack (SA) – Callin’ You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOa4D2TRqc4

Check out SA tomorrow at Club Citta Kawasaki with The Neatbeats, Douhatsuten and the 50 Kaitenz! (More information? Click here: http://clubcitta.co.jp/detail/989.html)

SA presents BIG TOP SPECIAL – 感謝爆発祭
SA / 怒髪天 / THE NEATBEATS / ザ５０回転ズ

【THANKS ACT】
Welcome DJ : TAISEI、フォークソング部:NAOKI、MR.EDDIE&THE BOON FRIENDS:KEN×土佐”MR.LAWDY”和也、 中村”MR.MONDO”匠(THE NEATBEATS)、昇り坂:SHOHEI×坂詰克彦(怒髪天)

http://clubcitta.co.jp/detail/989.html
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Hey! Happy Halloween! Time for the Top 3 Videos; the Top 3 Independent Artist’s videos of the week.

First up are the Monsters from Switzerland. The Monsters are fronted by a Rock N Roll Legend from Switzerland named Reverend Beat-Man (You might remember him as the goofy guy in the awesome video: Blow! Um Mau Mau). The good reverend is prolifically genius and has so many projects going on, you gotta wonder how he does it! This is the second time the Monsters have placed a video on the countdown. (Go “Like” the Monsters FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Monsters-official-123189661111110/)

#3) THE MONSTERS – More You Talk, Less I Hear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzCSRXPt40k

Next up is a new band named the Jacques that debuted on the chart just last week. I think The Jacques could be the hottest band from England since Suede and I’m dead serious about that. They do not appear in this video but I think this is one of the most well made lyric videos I have ever seen.

#2) The Jacques – This is England https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhGR2c1a4ZI

At #1 this week is another artist introduced to us by Cindy Kona in Hawaii. Cindy has a hotline phone to many of the top DJs around the world, so if you are an artist and need airplay all around the world, Cindy is your “Go to” person.

Cindy turns us onto the Fontaines. The Fontaines are a duo from Los Angeles and bill themselves as a “New-Wop” band. Cindy just can’t stop raving about this band, so much so that I checked it out and thought, “Hey! This is great!” If you like Amy Winehouse and that sort of music, I think you’ll love the Fontaines. This is quite melodic but with a twist… Definitely watch to the end. This ending is not what I expected.

#1) The Fontaines – Charlotte Fontaine https://youtu.be/VK6jdYs-mmk

Today’s Freebie… Did someone say, “Twisted”? I did?… OK, this is especially for my crazier friends like Ken Nishikawa and Kevin Riley. This is Mr. Diagonal and his Midlife Crisis… It, er, he, uh, well, I found this information: “Mr Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis is a groovy concept album about the male menopause to highlight some of the hidden facets of Mr Diagonal’s tortured soul.” (Go “Like” the Mr. Diagonal and his Midlife Crisis FB page, otherwise weird shit might happen to you too! https://www.facebook.com/events/966962883343026/)

Precisely! Exactly! That’s what I was going to say!

FREEBIE! (WARNING! CLICKING THIS LINK MAY CAUSE PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE – OR MAYBE NOT!!)

Mr Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis – Rockstar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqxGI_qhDUw

He, he, he… Great, eh?

Well that’s it for this week. Hope your brain exploded. See ya next time!

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